baked, iced, dusted and decorated

For anyone who now has a macaron craving but has no hope of getting within 100 miles of Laduree, why not try making some at home? I have yet to brave it myself but a Thursday seems like a great day to start.

The best place to learn? My absolute favourite blog for eating pretty Cannelle Et Vanille. Aran has a fantastic archive of recipes where you can spend the afternoon getting lost in her beautiful world where a sweet tooth is rewarded with a daily fix of all things baked, iced, dusted and decorated.

Here is Aran's stunning recipe index

All images Cannelle Et Vanille.

ps. if anyone actually makes any or has in the past, be sure to let me know how you get on!

Bergamot or chocolate cherry

Like every girl worth her baked goods, I adore Laduree. They have possibly the prettiest menu ever. Of course it helps that these macarons are my favourite indulgence. With flavours like bergamot or chocolate and cherry, I think I could survive on these delicate puffs of air and nothing else. Seen at Happy Lady via Make something's twitter stream.

All images Laduree.